Senior Carer Permanent Magherafelt Salary £24,500 Shift patterns are 2pm-11pm with a sleepover shift, then 7.30am- 2.30pm the next day. (Sleep in allowance of £97.24 per night approx. 10 sleep overs per month) Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Magherafelt, who are expanding their team and are looking for a Senior Carer Duties As Senior Carer, you will be maintaining effective record-keeping, administering medication, leading and supporting the team of dedicated staff in providing person-centred care and support services to our residents. Youll drive performance through supervision and mentoring of staff, delivering induction and coaching. Medication experience Takes responsibility for the shift and for the service while on duty Responds to emergencies and provides guidance and support to care workers Assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe Serves meals to service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding if required Generally assists with service users overall comfort and well being 10 sleepover shifts per month Experience Medication administration and care planning NVQ 5 or working towards it Experience working as a senior carer NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least two years experience working in a care/support environmentor 5 years experience, without an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care Benefits Training and development programs Friendly and supportive work environment Potential for career advancement within the company If you are passionate about care work and have the necessary expertise and understand the importance of promoting independence, choice and dignity and are passionate and motivated to make a difference to people's lives, this could be the job for you. What to do next Please contact Leah Warnock and click apply Skills: Personal Care Medication Administration Dressing senior care